A new 50 t (55 USt) truck crane, the NTC55, has been introduced by National Crane that can manoeuvre into the tight working quarters with the added features of a boom truck to increase efficiency and versatility for its owners. The crane features the compact outrigger configuration of a truck crane, but can also further extend its outriggers to facilitate the greater reach and capacity of a boom truck.

Aerial work platforms are not just machines that ensure safety to people when they are working at height but alongside it vastly increases productivity. Work can be done more efficiently and quickly, and timelines can be met.

Grove has unveiled the TMS9000-2 truck crane with new features. The new 100 t (115 USt) capacity truck crane features a number of improvements over previous models that will enable owners to increase their utilisation and lifting capabilities.

The Bedfordshire-based NMT Crane Hire has bought its 40th crane. The company has just taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 mobile crane, which joins a new full-specification LTC 1050-3.1 compact mobile crane purchased earlier for the company´s new Birmingham depot and an LTC 1045-3.1 compact mobile crane that was delivered to NMT in 2015.

XCMG’s XRS1050 rotary drilling rig has successfully completed pile foundation work in the construction of the Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, China, the longest double-deck suspension bridge, which boasts a span of 1,700 m and the largest traffic capacity in the world.

The Cargotec subsidiary Hiab has received an order from the French logistics and truck rental company Guisnel for supply of 14 Hiab loader cranes. Guisnel specialises in rental truck service in the French distribution industry. More than 60 per cent of trucks in its fleet have a Hiab crane.

The Bedfordshire-based NMT Crane Hire has bought its 40th crane. The company has just taken delivery of a Liebherr LTM 1060-3.1 mobile crane, which joins a new full-specification LTC 1050-3.1 compact mobile crane purchased earlier for the company’s new Birmingham depot and an LTC 1045-3.1 compact mobile crane that was delivered to NMT in 2015.

Off late, there have been numerous disruptive technologies and equipment concepts introduced to Indian markets. Earlier most of these were only available to highly developed countries like USA or European Union where mechanisation and process integration has been of essence, to counter act lack of adequate manpower.